Tag Archive: Sapa-AFP

May 14

Perez radio call ‘not a team order’ – McLaren

Perez also denied the ‘team order’ charge via his Twitter account.

2013-05-12 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - Spain - Sergio Perez 05McLaren has denied a radio call to Sergio Perez during Sunday’s Spanish grand prix was a ‘team order’. Read the rest of this entry »

May 12

Ferrari wants ‘rapid recovery’ for Fry

He is expected to return in time for Monaco in two weeks

2011-06-10_1253Ferrari hopes its technical director Pat Fry makes a “rapid recovery” after being admitted to hospital on Saturday. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 11

Kobayashi could lose F1 seat over sponsorship

Kamui Kobayashi has admitted he could lose his formula one seat due to a lack of sponsorship.

2012-10-08 - Sauber F1 Team - Japan - Kamui Kobayashi 012012-10-08 - Sauber F1 Team - Japan - Kamui Kobayashi - Felipe MassaSauber is yet to name its 2013 driver lineup, but Japanese Kobayashi was considered likely to stay because his current teammate, Sergio Perez, is heading to McLaren. Read the rest of this entry »

Jul 31

Maldonado plays down ‘mistakes’

Pastor Maldonado insists it is not fair if he is gaining a reputation as a ‘crash driver’.

2012-06-07_00072012-07-21 - Williams F1 - Germany - Pastor MaldonadoSauber’s Sergio Perez was furious with the Venezuelan after their clash at Silverstone, which was one of just several incidents blamed on the Williams driver so far in 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 23

Behind the glitz, F1 looks to solve costs crisis

Formula one is always glamorous and shiny, but this weekend in Valencia, a harsh alter-reality is also obvious.

Sauber ValenciaFloating in the port city’s harbour is the Indian Express, one of the world’s biggest and most valuable private superyachts that is owned by Vijay Mallya, the boss not only of Force India but also the sinking airline Kingfisher.

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Aug 19

Kubica says ‘we’ll see’ amid comeback speculation

Robert Kubica has answered “we’ll see” amid expectations he might be fit enough to return to formula one in the coming months.

2011-07-30 - Lotus Renault GP - Hungary - Robert Kubica 0105 - Renault F1 TeamIt emerged this week that the injured Renault driver’s recovery from his horror February rally crash will speed up after another elbow operation this month. There have been varying reports that estimated a return to the grid could take place as soon as November’s Interlagos finale, while Italy’s Autosprint said it is “unlikely” the 26-year-old will be ready for the start of next season.

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Jul 31

Teams to ask for 2012 calendar ‘rethink’

Formula one teams are concerned about the latest version of the provisional calendar for 2012.

2011-07-30 - HRT F1 Team - Hungary - Bernie Ecclestone 012011-06-30 - FOTA - Paddy Lowe Technical Director Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - James Allison Technical Director Lotus Renault GPWith Turkey scrapped and Bahrain shuffled to the end of the schedule, Bernie Ecclestone circulated a revised version of next year’s calendar in the paddock of the Hungaroring.

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Jul 29

McLaren says F1 ‘sorry to see Turkey go’

“I think it is always sad when you lose a grand prix.  We are sorry to see Turkey go”

2011-04-09 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - Malaysia -Jonathan Neale 012011-07-09 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - Britain - MP4-26 02More reports from the Hungaroring on Friday seemed to confirm that Turkey has been dropped from the 2012 calendar. The Istanbul track made its debut in 2005 but it appears to have been deleted from the latest schedule for next year that is being circulated in the paddock in Hungary.

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Jun 13

Hamilton met with Red Bull’s Horner in Canada – report

Lewis Hamilton could be considering a switch from McLaren to Red Bull, according to new speculation on Monday.

2011-06-12_14542011-06-12_0543Sapa-AFP wire reports said the 26-year-old world champion of 2008 met with Red Bull officials at the offices of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve at the weekend. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 15

Horner pushes for ‘attractive’ Pirelli deal

The final hurdle could be the consent of the FIA

2010-06-12_0616If Christian Horner was in charge of selecting F1′s new tyre supplier for 2011, he would sign up Pirelli. It is believed the Italian company is on the verge of a deal to replace the departing Bridgestone, but some powerful elements are pushing to keep Michelin’s rival proposal on the table. Read the rest of this entry »


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